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slopefarm
in Decks and Porches 14 years ago
Deck dilemma
Thanks for comments on my previous deck query. We have a bigger dilemma. We have a 1-story extension with a deck on top. The extension…
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Liani
in Doors 14 years ago
TWO (2) Interior Doors with Frames /Hardware for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4df60ba25832f- We just took down the walls that held these two relatively new doors in our home. They are in excellent condition – (just require…
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kls
in General Contractors 14 years ago
Stair Railings
Does anyone have a recommendation for someone to build/install new stair railings? Need 3-4 flights in total (may be able to just repair 1 of…
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BrooklynCouch
in History 14 years ago
What happened to building (now parking lot) Between 171 and 209 Lincoln Pl.
Is there any chance anyone reading this has been in Park Slope long enough to know what became of the building that was between 171…
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Brooklynista
in Fencing 14 years ago
Fencing Contractor?
Can anyone recommend an experienced, reliable and reasonably priced fencing contractor? The job is really very small. We’re only talking a wood fence to run…
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pcvhaiti
in Taxes 14 years ago
Property Tax Implication of Gut Renovation
Can anyone speak generally to how property taxes change with renovations. Am looking around and have seen both a (near) shell and a then also…
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hjr
in Flooring 14 years ago
Has anyone used 1800woodfloors and resolved a problem job?
They are unlicensed by department of consumer affairs and are not responsive to the poor workman ship of job. Help
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odyssey
in Construction 14 years ago
Bathroom Nightmare - PLEASE HELP!!!!
I am having a small bathroom renovated. The walls are concrete and plaster. The contractor promised he could straighten the walls which needed work as…
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greengirlina
in Cellar 14 years ago
Free: Pallets
We’ve got five standard-sized pallets we’ve been using to keep things off the floor in our basement. Anyone want them?
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greenwoodgeneral
in Brownstoner 14 years ago
Anyone else still not able to see comments on articles and having other problems?
Curious if my office platform is the only one left that isn’t allowing me to use the site?
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lesliealexandra
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago
Where could I source roof tile to match existing, in Park Slope, on landmark block?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4df40c5403df5- We need to repair our tile roof, on 3rd Street in Park Slope. Need to find tile that will match our existing, which apparently…
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lesliealexandra
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago
Where could I source roof tile to match existing, in Park Slope, on landmark block?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4df40c5403df5- We need to repair our tile roof, on 3rd Street in Park Slope. Need to find tile that will match our existing, which apparently…
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StuyMom
in Garden 14 years ago
Getting rid of backyard dirt
After a recent patio installation I have mounds of extra garden soil that I need to get rid of. Putting it in black plastic contractor…
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glarph
in Agents and Brokers 14 years ago
Recommendation for Rental Broker
Hi BStoners, It’s summer rental season and all my graduate students are moving on. I’m not trying to be lazy about finding renters–I’m on an…
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anonymous
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years ago
Insulating while rebrownstoning?
We’ve just started to rebrownstone our facade. Our contractor has chipped down the surface before applying the slurry coat. I can now see the huge…
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shnarkie
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 14 years ago
is a C of O necessary?
Hello Forum- We are buying a house in Prospect Park south that was built in 1900\. Because of its age there is no C of…
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odyssey
in Construction 14 years ago
Bathroom Nightmare - PLEASE HELP!!!!
I am having a small bathroom renovated. The walls are concrete and plaster. The contractor promised he could straighten the walls which needed work as…
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Bacon
in Landlord 14 years ago
Rules and Norms? Level of Garden Access for Tenant
We are renting the ground floor of our brownstone, and living in the top three. Rental is garden level, floor through, with a 12′ x…
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